Yamaha PSR-EW410 PSR-E463 PSR-EW410 Owners Manual - Page 57

Parameters Assigned to the Knobs This section describes each of the parameters which can be assigned to the Knobs (page 25). z CUTOFF/RESONANCE These effects shape the sound by allowing only a specified range of frequencies to pass and/or by producing a resonance peak at the "cutoff" frequency. These effects can be used to create a range of synthesizer-like sounds. NOTE • When the target is KEYBOARD, these effects are applied to the Main/Dual Voices. When the target is BACKING, these effects are applied to the Styles and Grooves. • These effects can sometimes cause distortion, especially in the bass frequencies.  Knob A: CUTOFF Adjusts the cutoff frequency, and therefore the brightness of the sound. Turning the knob to the left makes the sound more muffled or darker, while turning the knob A to the right makes the sound brighter. Level Cutoff Frequency Frequencies in this range are passed. Frequency Frequencies in this range are cut off.  Knob B: RESONANCE Adjusts the amount of Resonance applied at the cutoff frequency. Turning the knob to the right increases the Resonance to emphasize the frequencies at the cutoff frequency, resulting in an exaggerated peak. Level Resonance Frequency x REVERB/CHORUS  Knob A: REVERB Reproduces the acoustic ambience of a concert hall or club. Turning the knob to the right increases the Reverb depth.  Knob B: CHORUS Produces a rich and warm layered effect. Turning the knob to the right increases the Chorus depth. NOTE • When the target is KEYBOARD, these effects are applied to the Main/Dual Voices. When the target is BACKING, these effects are applied to the Styles and Grooves. c DSP  Knob A/B: DSP PARAMETER A/B With the digital effects built into the instrument, you can add DSP effects to your keyboard performance and the playback sound of Style, etc. (page 24). Each effect has two parameters which are assigned to Knobs A and B. By turning the knobs in real-time, you can alter the music in various dynamic ways, such as changing the rotating speed (slow/fast) of the rotary speaker or changing the degree of the Distortion. v ATTACK/RELEASE These effects determine how the level of the sound varies over time. You can make the attack faster for a more percussive sound or slower for a violin-like sound, for example. Or you can lengthen or shorten the sustain to best match the music you're playing. Level Sustain Level ATTACK DECAY RELEASE Time Key Played Key Released  Knob A: ATTACK Adjusts the Attack Time (the amount of time it takes the sound to reach maximum level when a key is played). Turning the knob to the right increases the Attack Time, thus slowing down the attack rate.  Knob B: RELEASE Adjusts the Release Time (the amount of time it takes for the sound to decay to silence after a key is released). Turning the knob to the right increases the Release Time, thus making a longer sustain. NOTE • These effects are applied only KEYBOARD. The target cannot be switched to BACKING. PSR-E463/PSR-EW410 Owner's Manual 57 Reference